The drug "Terbinafine": reviews and instructions for use

12 August, 2017

drug "Terbinafine" is an antifungal drug.It is produced in the form of tablets for internal use, gel, ointment, spray, cream, solution for external use.

drug can exert an inhibitory and inhibitory effect on the biosynthesis of sterols at the early stages in the cells of fungi.The mechanism of action is based on the means of oppression of the enzyme squalene epoxidase, located in the cell membranes of fungi.As a result of inhibition of ergosterol deficiency occurs, as well as inside the cells of fungi accumulate squalene, which leads to their destruction.

At low concentrations of the drug has anti-fungal (fungicide) with respect to the impact of dermatophytes, yeasts and other microorganisms dimorphic fungi.

Indications to receive the drug "Terbinafine»

Reviews doctor's instructions provide information on the need to use the drug during therapy of onychomycosis caused by dermatophytes, ringworm of the scalp, legs, feet, torso.The drug is prescribed for skin infections that are caused by fungi of

Candida, in cases where the severity, the overall prevalence and location of the lesions cause the appropriateness of treatment.

contraindications to the drug "Terbinafine»

Reviews physicians talk about the inadmissibility of the use of the drug in case of hypersensitivity to terbinafine hydrochloride - the main active ingredient - and other components.Treatment is not recommended during breast-feeding the child.

side effects of the drug "Terbinafine»

reviews of many patients indicate the presence of various negative manifestations of the medication.The list of possible side effects include hives, anaphylactic deviation, nausea, shortness of breath, reduced pressure, dizziness.As a result, the treatment may occur skin reactions, angioedema shock, toxic epidermal necrolysis, photosensitivity.Therapy may be associated with the appearance of heartburn, vomiting, a feeling of heaviness in the stomach, gas accumulation in the intestine (flatulence);moreover, it can be violated and the temporary disorder of taste sensations.Perhaps the development of agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia or neutropenia during treatment with "Terbinafine".

Reviews Doctors also point to the possibility of headaches, fatigue, paresthesia (violation of the sensitivity of the skin), decrease in overall sensitivity.Side effects also include joint pain (arthralgia), muscle pain (myalgia), menstrual disorders, hair loss (alopecia), the activation of psoriasis.

use of the drug "Terbinafine" (tablets)

Reviews medications recommend the following methods of application and dosage.The drug tablets taken after meals in all cases.For children over three years recommended daily dose of 62 to 250 mg depending on the body weight.Ringworm treatment is six weeks, skin candidiasis, tinea of ​​the body, the head mycosis hairy pills taken within four weeks.If toenail onychomycosis treatment for a long period (3 months), and onychomycosis brushes term therapy is reduced by half.

Patients with a reduced growth rate of the nail may need longer treatment.

use of the drug "Terbinafine" - ointment

reviews suggest using an ointment following treatment.External means a thin layer is applied to the lesion and the surrounding areas of the skin, gently rubbing them.The ointment is used up to two times per day.The duration of therapy depends on the severity of the disease and ranges from two weeks to a month.